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FurForksSake · 27/02/2026 21:23

New thread!

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stilldumdedumming · 23/04/2026 21:34

I admit I like a municipal pool. A rectangle of water all sorts of people and nothing fancy. But I did tonight have a little fantasy about being able to afford Virgin gym with its nice saunas and whatnot

Namechangerage · 23/04/2026 21:03

This is great! I’ve made a concerted effort this week. I’d like to go to the gym at least 4 times per week (plus it’s a 15 min walk there and back)
Tuesday - Pilates at the gym
Wednesday - swimming and sauna
Thursday - Body conditioning class
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stilldumdedumming · 23/04/2026 21:00

60 x25m swim 3 times this week. Definitely getting stronger.
core class, Pilates and taught yoga as well

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FurForksSake · 23/04/2026 20:53

I worked really hard at hydro. I’m going to pay for it tomorrow.

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FurForksSake · 23/04/2026 20:53

Those sound lovely @Comtesse

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Comtesse · 23/04/2026 10:07

19m of yin yoga last night then some affirmations meditation ahhhhhhh.

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FurForksSake · 22/04/2026 21:09

@Alittlefrustrated well done, I only exercise at home and have to have my equipment out or I won’t use it. I’m sure it drives the family mad that I have an aerobic step and a kettle bell in the lounge, but it means I do snacks of exercise that I wouldn’t otherwise.

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Alittlefrustrated · 22/04/2026 20:56

Yesterday - home workout for 60 mins. A mixture of pilates and body bar/kettle bell. Chuffed I did this because I've had a mental block about exercising in the home for a few months. Also squeezed in a quick walk.
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Today - 46 x25m swim
80/300.

WearyAuldWumman · 22/04/2026 19:51

5 minute treadmill fast walking warm-up - fastest speed 7.3 kph.
Lat machine: lat pulldowns, triceps pulldowns, biceps curls. Shrugs with 16 kg weights.

45 minute Senior Flex: cardio, stretches, bandwork, overhead presses with 3.7kg weights.

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FurForksSake · 22/04/2026 17:43

I’ve just done my ChatGPT strength workout b for my walking in wales plan.

it was three rounds of
dead bugs (i did 8 of each leg)
side laying leg lifts
wall sits (30 seconds)
split squats
body weight Romanian dead lifts.

Tomorrow will be hydrotherapy and Friday will be some mobilisation exercises. Then a longish walk on Sunday.

the strength work out was surprisingly hard and felt like it was targeting core and glutes and legs so not a bad routine.

i never know whether to do it as a circuit three times or just to do a set, wait thirty seconds and do the next set.

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Comtesse · 21/04/2026 22:56

23 min walk with weighted vest tonight.

stilldumdedumming · 21/04/2026 21:14

Many of you deserve an evening with your feet up!

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FurForksSake · 21/04/2026 21:01

I don’t think I’ve ever done that many steps in a day, I’m impressed!

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MummyInTheNecropolis · 21/04/2026 20:48

Tonnes of walking today:
1 hour to work
1 hour home again
30 mins to my exercise class
30 mins home again

28,000 steps in total!

Plus a 45 minute pump class - full body workout with dumbbells

Tretweet · 21/04/2026 18:16

Oh my word, confidently hopped onto bike to an appointment this morning. About 3.5 miles along flattish bridleways. Been doing so much running thought it would be a doddle on a bike! Bikes use very different muscles I quickly discovered it. But managed there and back although I’m not looking forward to the aches tomorrow!

WearyAuldWumman · 21/04/2026 16:32

45 minute Musical Theatre Fitness Class
39 minute Stretch Class

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Comtesse · 21/04/2026 12:55

Yesterday - 5 mins cheesy walking then 17 min bedtime yoga. Plus 72 mins of cycling across the day (e bike but still…..)

MummyInTheNecropolis · 20/04/2026 22:35

7km brisk walk
30 min arm and core workout with dumbbells

Was supposed to go to yoga class this evening but got home from work later than planned and couldn’t face going out again 🤦‍♀️

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FurForksSake · 20/04/2026 21:47

Thanks @Alittlefrustrated it feels like not much, but my fake friend tells me the aim for me is for consistency that I can build on without flaring.

I love the idea of you scowling with your legs in the air 🫣🤣

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Alittlefrustrated · 20/04/2026 21:39

55 mins pilates class. God, I hate classes where our legs are up in the air all the bloody time.
78/300
Sounds good FurForksSake. I like variety.

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FurForksSake · 20/04/2026 19:26

The basic plan is two different strength sessions, a short walk, a long walk, a cycle session and a mini stepper session. Reps and adding weights for my strength sessions and adding distance to my walks each week.

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FurForksSake · 20/04/2026 19:24

I asked ChatGPT for a training programme for my holiday to wales. I won’t be climbing the big hill, but I want to be fit for some long hilly walks.

it’s given me a programme that aligns well with my injuries and physio and I did that for the first time.

today was strength a
deadbugs
planks
glute bridges
standing calf raises
squats
step ups

8-10 of each and three rounds.

the cat took her life in her hands by weaving under me when doing a plank!

plan for tomorrow is a lunchtime walk and I have physio. I am also planning a few minutes of exercise bike time.

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WearyAuldWumman · 20/04/2026 17:45

Senior Flex, 45 minutes: cardio, upper body weights, stretches, squats.
Gym: leg curls, leg extensions, fly.
Pilates, 45 minutes.

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Tretweet · 20/04/2026 11:33

Had a bit of interruption to the routines with Easter holidays then going away.

Have managed to keep on with C25k somehow (with one week where I did a shockingly hilly Dorset run with a bit of walking, but stopped all my fitness disappearing).

A few wild swims and getting to the stage of the year where it actually feels like exercise - went twice round the Lake on Friday, have no idea how far that is but felt like I’d done something.

As I’m on week 8 of c25k I need to plan for what I want my weekly exercise routine to be post plan. I have always let my fitness drop off before when I’ve completed it which I really want to avoid this time!

Well done to everyone carrying on chipping away.

Comtesse · 19/04/2026 22:35

20m yoga, 23m dance HIIT, then 3m jumping around. Plus loads of vaccuuming then I was sanding down the neglected garden furniture … pretty active for a Sunday.
408 days - aiming for 500 now!

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